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Senior Manufacturing Engineer Greenfield Manufacturing Launch / Process Readiness

Pittsburgh, PA, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

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12 Months

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer   Greenfield Manufacturing Launch / Process Readiness 
 Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Experience: 8 to 10 Years
 
 Role Summary 
We are seeking experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineers to support the development and launch of a large-scale greenfield manufacturing facility. This role will lead manufacturing process development from initial planning through equipment installation, commissioning, production ramp-up, and operational handoff.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in manufacturing process development, production launch, industrialization, and shop-floor execution, with experience driving scalable, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing systems in high-volume production environments.

Key Responsibilities 
Manufacturing Process Development & Launch

Lead manufacturing process development from concept through production launch and ramp-up.

Define production line requirements, workstation concepts, tooling, fixtures, equipment interfaces, labor models, and process flows.

Develop and maintain:

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Work Instructions
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SOPs
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Process Flow Diagrams
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Standardized Work
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Cycle Time Studies
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Manufacturing Routings
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Launch Readiness Documentation
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Plant & Production Readiness

Support factory master planning, including:

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Line layouts
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Equipment placement
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Material presentation
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Operator ergonomics
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Utility requirements
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Safety and maintainability
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Lead readiness activities for:

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Equipment
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Tooling
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Materials
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Staffing
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Quality Systems
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Process Documentation
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Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Controls Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, Construction, and EHS teams.

Participate in design reviews and provide DFM/DFA feedback to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and assembly efficiency.

Process Validation & Industrialization

Support:

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PFMEA
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Control Plans
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APQP / PPAP
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Process Validation
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Production Trials
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Run-at-Rate Activities
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Launch Readiness Reviews
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Define workstation requirements including:

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Assembly sequences
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Error-proofing (Poka-Yoke)
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Fastening strategies
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Tooling and fixtures
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Gauging systems
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Operator interfaces
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Production Ramp-Up & Continuous Improvement

Support equipment installation, commissioning, debugging, and production stabilization.

Monitor and analyze:

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OEE
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Cycle Time
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Throughput
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Yield
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Scrap
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Rework
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Downtime
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Labor Utilization
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Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies.

Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including:

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5S
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Kaizen
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VSM
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SMED
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Standardized Work
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Waste Reduction
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Material Flow & Logistics

Support PFEP implementation, including:

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Material Flow Design
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Packaging Strategy
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Sequencing
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Point-of-Use Storage
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Line-Side Delivery
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Internal Logistics Integration
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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field.

7+ years of experience in:

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Manufacturing Engineering
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Process Development
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Industrialization
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Production Launch
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Manufacturing Operations
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Experience within high-volume manufacturing environments such as:

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Automotive
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Battery Manufacturing
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Energy
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Aerospace
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Heavy Equipment
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Industrial Equipment
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Strong understanding of:

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Manufacturing Processes
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Tooling & Fixtures
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Production Systems
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Shop-Floor Operations
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Experience collaborating across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting greenfield facility launches or major capacity expansion programs.

Hands-on experience with:

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Equipment Installation
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Commissioning
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Run-at-Rate
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Production Ramp-Up
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Operational Handover
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Knowledge of manufacturing processes including:

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Machining
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Fabrication
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Welding
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Sheet Metal
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Assembly
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Testing
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Surface Treatment
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Painting/Coating
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Understanding of:

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GD&T
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Tolerance Stack-Ups
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BOM Structures
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Manufacturing Feasibility Reviews
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Experience with:

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PFMEA
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APQP
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PPAP
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SPC
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MSA
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CAPA
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8D
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Process Audits
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Familiarity with:

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MES
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SCADA
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Andon Systems
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OEE Dashboards
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ERP/SAP
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Teamcenter
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PLM Systems
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Key Skills

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Manufacturing Engineering
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Greenfield Manufacturing Launch
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Process Development & Industrialization
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Production Ramp-Up
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Equipment Installation & Commissioning
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Line Balancing & Capacity Planning
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OEE, Takt Time & Throughput Optimization

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PFMEA, APQP & PPAP
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Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED)

Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto)

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Material Flow & PFEP
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Continuous Improvement
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Automotive & Industrial Manufacturing
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Position Id: 9006047
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